Las Vegas woman accused of running illegal multi-million-dollar healthcare scheme in Pearland, prosecutors say

June 25, 2026 - 02:49

A Las Vegas woman is facing federal charges for allegedly running an illegal healthcare scheme out of Pearland, Texas, that prosecutors say netted millions of dollars. Marizel Yukee is accused of orchestrating a plan that involved providing medically unnecessary allografts to patients while secretly collecting kickbacks, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

The case is part of a broader national crackdown on healthcare fraud. Authorities allege that Yukee directed the use of expensive tissue grafts that patients did not need, then received illegal payments in return. The scheme reportedly operated through a network of clinics and medical providers in the Pearland area, defrauding insurance programs and private payers.

Prosecutors have not released specific details on how many patients were affected or the full scope of the financial losses. However, they describe the operation as "multi-million-dollar" in scale. Yukee now faces charges related to healthcare fraud and illegal kickbacks. Her case highlights ongoing federal efforts to target fraudulent medical practices that prioritize profit over patient care.